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Major Spotlight: Samantha Keo

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An Art Editor and Designer for literary magazine THE TOWER recommends combining words and art!

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Majors Receive President's Awards

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Megan Filzen and Holly St. Clair are recognized for their leadership and service.

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English at AWP Writer Conference!

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Where and when to hear from English faculty and alums at this year's conference, in Portland, OR.

Major Spotlight: Lizeth Rios

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With minors in Creative Writing and Chicano & Latino Studies, this senior pairs critical thinking with creativity.

Alums Becky Bohan, Nancy Manahan, and Bill Manahan

English Works: 3 English Majors, 3 Paths

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In this family, reading is not only pleasurable, it's a map for life.

Major Spotlight: Shirin Fatima

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In both of her majors, Finance and English, this senior uncovers and analyzes stories.

In the classroom: Professor Julie Schumacher and Senior Lecturer Eric Daigre

Daigre and Schumacher Win Top Teaching Honors

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The University recognizes Senior Lecturer Eric Daigre and Professor Julie Schumacher for outstanding contributions to undergraduate and graduate education.

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Thornton Wilder's 'Midwestern Optimism' is More Vital Than Ever

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Charles Baxter, a professor of English and creative writing, discusses Thornton Wilder's plays as local Twin Cities theater artists stage "Skin of Our Teeth."

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Major Spotlight: Ellery Knight

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Study abroad, says this major, especially through English's University of East Anglia exchange! The program allows you to study in historic Norwich, England, while paying UMTC tuition.

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With Regents Approval Pillsbury Hall Plans Move to Next Phase

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After approval at a February meeting of the Board of Regents, Pillsbury Hall's renovation project moves to its next stage.

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Upcoming Events

April 18, 2019

The Afromigrancy Workshop: History and Memory

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12:00pm-5:00pm 120 Elmer L. Andersen Library Afromigrancy refers to processes and conditions of migration among continental Africans and their descendants in the past and contemporary time...

April 22, 2019

English Faculty Books Celebration

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Professors in the Department of English publish frequently, but the banner year of 2018-19 deserves celebration. Join us in hearing from the following faculty, who will briefly talk about...

April 24, 2019

The Tower Magazine and ArtWords Contest Launch Party

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The Tower magazine celebrates its 2019 edition at this launch event. Winners of the ArtWords contest read their work. The event includes music, student readings, student art displays, and...

April 25, 2019

Hunger Relief Benefit 2019

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The Creative Writing Program's annual event this year features readings from its two new assistant professors. Douglas Kearney’s fourth poetry collection, Buck Studies, won the Theodore...

May 5, 2019 to May 6, 2019

The Hyphenated Jew

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FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This conference will examine the meaning of the hyphenated Jew (both with and without the diacritical marker “-”) and Jewish identity in history and theory...

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